CVE-2025-8218

Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme <= 3.5 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation to Administrator via 'change_role_member'

Description

The Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via the 'change_role_member' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.5. This is due to a lack of restriction in the profile update role. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily choose their role, including the Administrator role, during a profile update.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: imithemes Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d07880b-9af1-4b1e-aa70-b95ef10a6e33?source=cve
https://themeforest.net/item/real-spaces-wordpress-real-estate-theme/8219779

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8218?
CVE-2025-8218 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8218?
To fix CVE-2025-8218, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-8218 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8218 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-8218?
CVE-2025-8218 affects imithemes Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme.
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